Caleb Dobbins
I was introduced to the Dobbins family from former trip recipient Jennifer Arrington. When families are in hospitals for extended amount of time they get connected to others who are experiencing the same heartaches and struggles. Jennifer had told me about a little boy named Caleb Dobbins and after reading his laundry list of diagnoses […]
Our Trip With Angel & Her Family
COVID, COVID, COVID. No matter your stance on this terrible virus, we can all agree it’s impacted all of us. From my perspective, it didn’t affect me all too much. I had my second son during quarantine, and even in normal circumstances you don’t leave the house much after having a baby. I was home […]
#FishForJose 2021 Thank You & Reflection
Just about a week after the 2020 #FishForJose weekend, it became alarmingly clear that life as we knew it was about to change. Over the past year, new words, new phrases and new things have become a part of our everyday lives and conversations. So, we needed to change also. In prior years, on that […]
Fish For Jose 2021
Help us spread the gift of fishing message with a #FishForJose post on social. We’ll be looking for them all through the week of March 1-7, and the photo with most likes on Facebook and/or Instagram wins a pair of Costa Sunglasses! We’re limited on the fun things we can do these days, but the […]
Update from Krissy & the Foundation
Greetings, As COVID-19 continues to spread, the future has never felt so unpredictable. Right now, we’re doing everything possible to sustain daily operations and provide services to those in need. Over the past few months, we have supported Lower Keys charity organizations, a reminder that this is also what the foundation stands for-taking care of […]
#FishForJose 2020 Thank You & Reflection
The Fish For Jose weekend began Friday with the kick off party at the best restaurant in the Florida Keys, the Square Grouper’s My New Joint. The menu was marvelous! The main courses ranged from fish or filet mignon sliders to a buffet of delectable salads and finger food like Thai and buffalo lollipop wings. The sauces the […]
$6000 Raised for Hurricane Dorian Relief
With the success of our 2nd Annual Halfway Thru Hurricane Season Party hosted by Irish Kevin’s we were able to raise $6000 for Hurricane Dorian Recovery for Key West Cares. This group was founded by the people of the Conch Republic the city officials of Key West ,Bussiness people of Key West, Churches and people […]
Post Irma Projects
Things have changed down here in the Florida Keys. Some things for the better, and a lot for the worse. Housing is expensive here in the Keys, and the tornados that followed the hurricane hammered some of the more affordable areas to live. Many people have moved, many are without homes; some are still living […]
Krissy Reflects on Fish For Jose 2018
Hurricanes. Living in the Keys, I always knew this was a part of my reality. But, I had escaped a real pounding from this particular part of Mother Nature for my whole life. That ended September 10. My family and I made out better than most, and worse than some after Hurricane Irma. My husband Dave […]
Inshore, offshore and a dose of Vitamin Sea
Like anyone coming to the Florida Keys, it’s a vacation that you will never forget. With every planning of our Foundation trips, we strive to make it something that will boost spirits and make memories that will last a lifetime. While it is incredibility exciting for the kids, it means a lot to the whole family. […]
